GROWING UP IN HILLFIELDS

Now available and limited to 300 copies, this 64-page booklet recalls the author's formative years in the suburb of Hillfields in north-east Bristol.

Using family photographs, he recalls his school years, his friends and neighbours, and the joy of growing up in the area during the 1960s and early 1970s.

School class photographs are also used, as well as memories of the local Cub Scouts, Youth Club, local shops, and a few 'interesting' episodes which have remained long in the memory.

Many his...

ALL MY TRAVELS

By Alan Huddart, edited by Larry Bennett.

“All My Travels” is a story of how a young man from Cumberland saw the world whilst serving as a Radio Officer in the early 1960s.

His stories of his childhood, family, first jobs and National Service recount a fascinating story of how hard work and dedication can result in memorable experiences. Times spent in Rhodesia and South Africa are recalled, as well as many of his sea-going adventures.

The author fondly remembers his time learning radio commu...

ALL SHIPS, ALL SHIPS

ALL SHIPS...ALL SHIPS....is the complete history of the short and medium range maritime Coast Radio Stations of Great Britain, including the stations in Ireland and the Channel Islands. The book takes us back to the pioneering days of wireless communication, with details of early experiments undertaken by Marconi and his peers.

The introduction and development of the Coast Radio Station network, initially undertaken by Marconi and Lloyd's, and subsequently the British Post Office, is covered in...

THE FOOTBALLING MORGAN FAMILY OF BRISTOL

THE FOOTBALLING MORGAN FAMILY OF BRISTOL is the result of many years’ work by the author, investigating and researching the Morgan family from North-East Bristol. They were a large and sporting family, excelling in swimming, water polo, pigeon racing and most notably, football.

Five members of the Morgan family played football at a high level, and others played for local teams in the Bristol area. Two, Frederick ‘Jerry’ Morgan and William James ‘Jimmy’ Morgan played over 100 times each for Bris...

THE MARCONI BEAM WIRELESS STATIONS OF SOMERSET

'The Marconi Beam Wireless Stations of Somerset' is a history of the county's two main high-frequency point-to-point receiving stations located at Bridgwater and Somerton.

The Bridgwater station was only active for around 15 years, whilst the Somerton station continued in its role in one form or another until 2000.

Details of their 'sister' transmitting stations at Bodmin and Dorchester are also included, as well as a fascinating history of the Chedzoy Experimental Radiotelephone Station, near...

PORTISHEAD RADIO - A FRIENDLY VOICE ON MANY A DARK NIGHT

Portishead Radio was the world’s largest long range maritime radio communications station. Originally located at a site in Devizes, Wiltshire in 1920, the transmitters were relocated to Portishead, near Bristol, shortly after the receiving station was moved to Highbridge, Somerset during the 1920s.

The station, originally operated by the British Post Office, provided vital communication links both to and from ships at sea, using Wireless Telegraphy (Morse code), Radiotelephony, and latterly, Ra...

HIGHBRIDGE RADIO STATION CENTENARY BOOKLET

This booklet, published in 2025, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Highbridge Radio station, which took place in January 1925.

It contains numerous photographs and pictures of publicity material, which accompany a detailed text of the history of what was once the largest long-range maritime station in the world.

Limited to only 500 copies and priced at only £3, the booklet can be ordered directly from the author.

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